what they said

"It's about the right to begin again. The right to be free of your past. That's grace. So, yes, you can write lyrics about debt relief."
- Bono

did you know

U2 had considered several other album titles for Achtung Baby, including Man (in contrast to the group's debut, Boy), 69, Zoo Station, and Adam, which would have been paired with the nude photo of Clayton. Other possible titles included Fear of Women, and Cruise Down Main Street.